Facts
- Magic mushroom trips can cause terrifying thoughts, and anxiety, fears of insanity, death, or losing control.
- Inhalants known to cause severe cause limb spasms and peripheral neuropathies are hexane, which is used in glues and gasoline and nitrous oxide, which is used in whipped cream dispensers and gas cylinders.
- Sudden cessation of use of Valium can cause withdrawal symptoms that can be life threatening.
- Of the over 2 million Americans aged 12 or older in need of treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem in 2010, 2.6 million received this treatment at a specialty facility. However, 20.5 million persons who required treatment did not receive it.
Adolescents - Independence, MissouriAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment facility can be overwhelming and frightening. Sadly, just like adults, adolescents become addicted to drugs and alcohol and need professional treatment in order to stop using. Due to their young age it is not an option for them to attend an adult drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation programs have been developed to focus on adolescents and their distinct needs pertaining to substance abuse treatment. Treatment professionals who are trained in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your loved one and guide them through their recovery process.